John De Laittre

1832–1912 (age 80)

Businessman

Biography

John De Laittre guided his enterprises with deliberate resolve, earning a reputation as a businessman who valued integrity and community benefit over fleeting profit. His decisions were informed by a deep sense of responsibility toward both employees and customers alike.

He cherished Lakewood Cemetery as a peaceful place of remembrance for those who shared his devotion to ethical commerce, and his legacy endures through the many individuals he inspired to serve with similar honor.